Events

The London 2012 Olympic Games bid team has appointed environment expert David Stubbs to the project.

The home of the British Formula One Grand Prix – Silverstone – is planning a big push on hospitality packages available for 2004.

The Motorsport Industry Association (MIA) has launched a new publication which provides an insight into the knowledge and expertise of Britain's much-vaunted motorsport industry.

UK terrestrial broadcaster Channel 4 has signed a deal to broadcast the upcoming FIS Snowboard World Cup.

The Canadian Formula One Grand Prix will definitely be back in 2004 after organisers agreed a financial package with teams.

Jobswithballs.com, a new online recruitment agency for the sports industry, has launched this week.

Margaux Matrix, the new media information firm making inroads in the sport industry courtesy of its new sponsorship recognition technology, has recruited a new board member.

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Australian Rules Football team Geelong has announced a profit in its latest financial results - the fourth consecutive year the club has been in the black.

The bidding rules for the Commonwealth Games are to be reviewed after Hamilton accused New Delhi of buying votes in the latter's victory last week in securing the 2010 Games.

Telecommunications giant Siemens has won a $13million contract to provide the technical infrastructure to the new Formula One racing circuit in Bahrain.

The European Sponsorship Association (ESA), recently formed from a merger of the ISS and ESCA, has appointed Juliet Soley as its general manager.

ESPN has signed a major new video-on-demand (VOD) deal.

Either Delhi or Hamilton will be chosen as the host city for the 2010 Commonwealth Games when the Commonwealth Games Federation holds its general assembly meeting in Jamaica today.

Telecommunications firm Telefonica has agreed a lucrative deal to become the major sponsor of the Spanish entry in sailing's Volvo Ocean Race in 2005.

The WTA is to shorten its season in 2006 – and then again in 2007 – in response to complaints from players, raising the question as to what events could be cut from the schedule.

The Federation of Gay Games (FGG) has withdrawn its support for Montreal’s hosting of the 2006 event in a row over funding – yet organisers insist a rival event will still take place.

A new information service has been launched for businesses in east London who are situated in the area identified as a possible key site for a London 2012 Olympic Games.